Health literacy in relation to web-based measurement of cognitive function in the home: UK Women's Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Older adults may require additional support to comprehend written information due to inadequate health literacy, which involves components of cognitive function including reaction time. This study tested the acceptability of web-based reaction time testing in the UK Women's Cohort Study and possible sources of bias. Additionally, it assessed the association between health literacy and reaction time.

Design

A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the UK Women's Cohort Study, a prospective cohort study.

Participants

The study involved women aged 48-85 without cancer registration who participated in the 2010/2011 follow-up (n=768).

Setting

Postal questionnaires and web-based cognitive function tests were administered in participants' hom

SUBMITTER: Hagger-Johnson G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature